Here’s what we know: Logan Couture has a hand injury, has a procedure set for Wednesday and is likely out 3-to-4 weeks

Logan Couture was dealing with an injury, but still might be OK for the Olympics — the news coming the day before Team Canada announces its lineup. As far as I know, TSN’s Bob McKenzie was the first to have it.

Over the next two hours, a few details dribbled out. It was a hand injury. A surgical procedure will be performed on Wednesday. Couture is expected to miss three-to-four weeks.

Four weeks would take Couture to the final two games before the Olympic break. He could still be named to Team Canada tomorrow because the rules allow for him to be replaced for injury reasons, even if it’s a pre-existing condition. Still, you can see how his ability to actually play in Sochi is jeopardized even if he is on the roster tomorrow.

That’s the story we know to this point, but word is the Sharks will say more Tuesday morning.

My back story?

Let’s just say I had packed it in for this cold, cold night, headed out to a music club recommended by my music-knowledgeable colleague @MercPurdy. I made the mistake of checking Twitter and soon had to take a cab back to the hotel. I missed the first set of the Time Jumpers at 3rd and Lindleys, got back in time for the second set, then almost had to bail again as the story kept evolving. But I stayed. Which means I was still there when Amy Grant came up from the audience and sang a couple numbers. Good stuff.

David Pollak

David Pollak has been following the NHL forever and at the Mercury News as an editor or reporter since 1987. For almost a decade he wrote about the Sharks as the paper's Fan in the Stands before joining the sports department in 2001. He became the Sharks beat writer before the 2007-08 season and began this blog at that time. You can also follow him on Twitter at @PollakOnSharks.

Didn’t he have a hand injury before? If so, is this related or is it a different development? Seemed to me that (while also being knocked to the ice a lot) he has had issues hanging onto his stick.
Now’s the time to give ‘im some ‘roids.

N05tradumba55

I dunno. I’m not certain if all the time in the world can improve certain players (read McCarthy – hope he can transition to D-man – we need another Big D-man; & Kerns; & Mieto or however you spell his name ) to be able to play at the NHL level more than just for novelty and/or a fresh set of new blood.

N05tradumba55

Burrish?! You think that highly of Burrish?!

Stevo

Do you think Marty and Stevie don’t see eye to eye? 😉

J B

Keeping it simple: Congrats to MEV and Patty, sorries to Jumbo, Logan and Boyler.

Ok…Nash? Maybe the Rangers lobbied for at least one selection.

Wyshynski and Mooney made a creative way to discuss the international SNUBS on the Puck Daddy blog. (Joe and Dan get lines in the script!)

J B

Agree with those remarks about Thornton. The bigger ice makes me thing there would be more opportunities for his considerable passing ability, but I don’t mind seeing him get time off.

Beer League Rocks

Fun read on the snubs.

ZEKE

Who says playing in New York doesn’t help? Rangers with 7 Olympians — even though their 45 points is about 20th in the league.

Congrats to Marleau and Vlassic. Marleau playing wing helped him, IMO. Jumbo not being able to move to wing hurt his chances. So happy for Vlassic, hope he is in top six D. Feel bad for Logan, who knows if his injury had an impact on him not being chosen but he will have two or three more opportunities to make team Canada in the future. I’m glad Boyle will be home resting. Looking forward to watching Olympic hockey.

Oh yea, you guys are welcome. Notice no skid marks today, and I saw a few poster names I’ve never seen before, maybe related to DP’s shot across the bow. Lets hope it stays this way going forward and we can have some better conversations here. Not everyone has to agree with each other, but hopefully things will be a little more respectful.

ZEKE

We’re 4th in the West in points. Hawks and Blues are sending 10 each to the Olympics and Ducks 7. Other of note, ‘nucks 7 and Kings 6.

15 teams sending 5 or more.

We’re sending 4 (Pavs, Pickles, Patty and Niemi), same number as Winnipeg, Isles, Avs and Sabres.

I actually felt bad for him about Logan’s injury. He made a short and to the point comment, “I’m so sad;(“.

Beer League Rocks

He was a point a game player in Swiss league. I agree that the wider ice would just give Thornton more room to work the edges and use his long reach. Now he gets some rest.

Beer League Rocks

Someone in the comments on NHL.com suggested that Logan might have injured his hand when he punched the ice a few weeks ago after hitting yet another post. I sure hope that’s not when it happened.

Buddy Elf

I sure hope not… I remember exactly what moment you are talking about though. Was a ridiculous act then, and an even more ridiculous act if he injured himself, and possibly killed his Olympic dreams for 2014 at least.

Buddy Elf

Perfect example of the “all star team” model not working.

Huh?

This is exactly what was said as a joke in Burnsides article a few days back. Play in NY, you get better. Lundqvist belongs on any team, any time. But really, Nash is running on the fumes of his rep.

Beer League Rocks

Just a thought by a sharks fan commenting there who is just as privy to the sharks injury reports as you and I. We will probably never know when it really happened.

Huh?

So, Carter is a triple threat? But I’m really surprised about Thornton not being named and Marleau making it. If it were me, those two are a package. And to be clear, #12 belongs on that team. The problem is leaving Joe off. I can go either way with St. Louis, but see no weakening by leaving Benn, Carter or Tavares off and adding St. Louis.

Buddy Elf

Yah, I know… if that’s the hand though, it’s almost guaranteed he doesn’t slam his hand down if it’s already injured.

I’m thinking the same thing. That’s a lot of minutes to hold your breath!!

N05tradumba55

We’ll just might have trouble gelling.

N05tradumba55

Wingles as top 2 line material? Oy, I could only hope so.

N05tradumba55

It’s been entertaining watching the minor leagers cut their teeth, so far(chomp chomp). They’ve been suprising and resilient for a majority of their play. But I’m not certain that their peak potential is strong enough over a long stretch of time let alone the playoffs. Hear’s hoping they keep on suprising me.

SactoShark

And he ran off the ice to the dressing room right after

SactoShark

Because he is immature and selfish?

SactoShark

Was that the NSH game? I’m trying to find video to see ch hand he smashed, the right one if I recall correctly

Beer League Rocks

I dont remember which game but PSP might have a list of which games LiLo hit posts

CMoreSharks

Before the roster was announced Puck Daddy put odds on who would be on Team Canada. Mostly right, but a lot of misses too. Logan and Boyler were listed as locks. Patty was 5-to-1.

Jumbo’s entry was particularly entertaining:
10-1: Joe Thornton, C, Sharks
Depriving the world of a gold medal celebration that might require a black dot over his pants.

SactoShark

I’d. Be surprised if there wasn’t a lot of juggling going on all game.

Beer League Rocks

Using Hedican’s favorite line, “no doubt”.

Johnny San Jose

Here’s an article on Little Logan™ not making the Olympic squad. Read the comments. He gets some high praise by some and other comments that’ll give MLBSF a zero percent chance of not freaking out.

I’m not terribly surprised about Couture or Boyle not making it. I’m a little surprised that people noticed Vlasic — he always seems to slip under the RADAR.

Both Thornton and Marleau seemed like a sure thing to me. I’m very surprised that Thornton isn’t being brought along. Say what you will about his speed, he’s still excellent defensively and creates offense like no one else.

Beer League Rocks

Seems to me that he had more multiple post games. SactoShark was the one asking.

N05tradumba55

They’re most likely not saying “eh” to “eh” either.

Huh?

Don’t mention that name.

Phat Stat Phil

It seemed that way to me too. I double checked though.

The video they showed before the game showed him punching the ice, but it wasn’t after a post, for what it’s worth.

Phat Stat Phil

Sactoshark: Might want to revisit this thread.

NB Finfan

Actually it did hit the post. It was the shot from the point that hit him in the head and then hit the post.